Group Discussion Answers

Which sentence uses a pair of synonyms?

Take a look at this online dictionary entry.recentEtymologyLatin recentisPronunciation/”r\i:s@nt/Audio (US)Adjective1. Having happened a short while ago.2. Up-to-date, not old-fashioned or dated.Derived termsrecentlyrecent memoryAnagramscenter, centre, Centre, tenrecTo hear how a word is pronounced, the best resource to use is

Read this sentence.Although the idea was foreign to me, I still thought I would give it a try.Which word is the best synonym for the word “foreign” as it used in this sentence?

Take a look at this dictionary entry.contestcon • test (n.) kon-test [from Anglo-French or Latin] 1. a competition between rivals for a prize2. a struggle for victory3. a dispute; controversy(v.) kuhn-test 4. to fight for in a battle5. to call into questionAccording to the dictionary entry, which definition of the word "contest” is used in this sentence?During the school meeting, our class vice president contested the decision that the pep rally would be canceled due to the rain.

Take a look at this online dictionary entry.languageEtymologyMiddle English language, from Old French language, from Latin lingua ("tongue, speech, language”).Noun1. A form of communication using words either spoken or gestured with hands and structured with grammar, often with a writing system.2. The ability to communicate using words.3. Nonverbal communication.4. The vocabulary and usage in a particular field.5. The words used in speech or a passage of text.6. Spoken or written words.

Take a look at this thesaurus entry.dream (n.)Definition: 1. imaginary events produced while sleeping2. a hope or wishSynonyms: figment, hallucination, illusion, visionAntonyms: fact, realitydream (v.)Definition: to form or see imaginary eventsSynonyms: fancy, fantasize, imagine, pictureRead this sentence.Because I have won the state championship three times, being a strong and successful athlete isn’t my dream, it’s my _________.Based on the thesaurus entry, which antonym for the word “dream” will best complete this sentence?

Clara used the internet to help her write a blog about the importance of learning a foreign language. Which of her actions was an unethical use of information?

Take a look at this dictionary entry.resistre • sist v. [from Anglo-French or Latin] to attempt to counter the actions or effects ofBased on the definition, which sentence uses the word "resist” correctly?

Which sentence uses a pair of antonyms?

Take a look at this dictionary page. echoe • cho [E-ko] n. [from Greek echo]a reflected sound that is heard repeatedlyeclipsee • clipse [EH-klips] n. [from Greek ekleipsis]the covering of one body in space by another This dictionary page is missing